Firefox improves, but still loses its edge

The war of the Web browsers has taken another turn with the release of a major new version of Mozilla Firefox, the No. 2 browser in market share, but No. 1 in the hearts of many of the most knowledgeable computer users.

This new edition of Firefox is the third big new browser release this year, following new editions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Apple's Safari. Unlike Firefox, these two browsers come bundled with the two major computer platforms, Windows and Mac. By contrast, Mozilla must convince users to download Firefox, which comes in essentially identical versions for both systems. And it has done a reasonably good job, garnering by most estimates around 23 percent market share, versus between 60 percent and 70 percent for IE, which is by far the leader. Meanwhile, Google — a former Firefox supporter — has joined the battle with its nascent Chrome browser, which so far runs only on Windows, but is due on the Mac one day and is to morph into a whole new operating system next year. And there are other very capable browsers with small user bases, the most notable of which is Opera.

I've been using Firefox since its inception years ago, and have been testing this latest iteration, version 3.5, since it emerged June 30. I can continue to recommend it as a fine way to surf the Web. The new version is improved, and worked very well for me on both my Windows and Macintosh computers.

But, in this round of the war, Mozilla's product no longer stands out as clearly superior, for two reasons. First, Firefox has lost its traditionally biggest advantage: greater speed than its rivals. While Firefox 3.5 is about twice as fast as the previous version 3.0, and handily beat Internet Explorer 8 in my tests, it lagged behind both Safari 4.02 and the beta edition of Chrome 2.0 a bit in most test scenarios. Overall, Safari was fastest in most of my tests, both on Mac and Windows (yes, Apple makes a little-known version of Safari for Windows).

In fact, Mozilla no longer is claiming to be the fastest browser. It now prefers to say it is one of what it calls the "modern" browsers, along with Safari and Chrome, whose under-the-hood technologies make them better at handling a growing breed of sophisticated Internet-based applications that mimic traditional computer programs like photo editors and word processors and spreadsheets.

Second, this version of Firefox has relatively few new features, and some of them are merely catch-ups to those introduced earlier by Microsoft and Apple. Most notable among these is a private browsing mode, first popularized in Safari, and greatly expanded in IE, which allows you to traverse Web sites without leaving traces on your computer to show what you've been doing.

Mozilla says its main goal from now on will be to turn Firefox into the ideal platform for running Web-based applications. It shares the belief, also fervently embraced by Google, that consumers will gradually migrate away from programs stored on their computers' hard disks to those stored in "the Cloud," the industry's term for the servers that run the Internet.

To show this, the new Firefox can do a few new tricks, like streaming video directly from Web pages without requiring plug-ins like Adobe's Flash. Alas, this works only with obscure video formats little used on the Web at the moment.

Firefox 3.5 does include some new features, in addition to private browsing.

It can pinpoint your location, so that any properly configured Web site can serve up locally relevant content. It has a nice option that lets you "forget" any Web page in your history, wiping out all traces you've been there, even if you neglected

to turn on private browsing mode beforehand. And it can recover your open tabs after a crash.

Also, Firefox continues to lead its rivals in the number and variety of third-party add-ons that enhance browsing in myriad ways, such as adding features to sites like Twitter or making bookmarking easier.

As for speed, I tested Firefox 3.5 against its main rivals by timing how long it took to launch into the same home page, and how long it took to completely load popular Web sites like Facebook and YouTube. I tested how long it took to completely load folders containing numerous sports and news sites simultaneously. I also ran an industry benchmark test that measures the browsers' speed at handling an important Web language called JavaScript. I did these tests on the same home network on both a Dell and an Apple computer.

While Firefox won a few of these tests, Safari and Chrome won more of them. In most cases, the speed differences weren't large, except in the case of IE, which was dramatically slower than the others. But this is the first new version of Firefox I've tested that didn't win most of the tests.

Firefox is still a great Web browser, and still much faster than its main rival, Internet Explorer. But its edge is being eroded.

Walter Mossberg writes on personal technology for the Wall Street Journal. His column runs Sundays in the Times.

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Microsoft Window 7: Is New OS The Beginning Of XP's End?

Windows 7's Oct. 22 release will be an exciting day in Redmond, but IT folks should mark it for another reason. It's the beginning of XP's end.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not a raving XP fan. But Vista's flop gave us a long run with a relatively stable platform that actually got better over time. You can buy a new machine today with a clean XP SP3 image and have the same look and feel you had when XP came out in 2001.

A lot of companies are doing just that, with 70% of corporate desktops still running XP, Forrester finds.

Full Vista rollouts are rare, and instead most tend to have what Roy Atkinson, director of end-user support at the Jackson Laboratory, calls "Vista leak-out." Less than 5% of Jackson's several thousand desktops run Vista; most are on XP. "We only deployed Vista if there was a driver or application that clearly worked better," he says.

It would be nice to have the tighter security, 64-bit OS, and higher performance networking of Vista. But delays, bugs, hardware requirements, and bad market perception have held it back.

There's no need to jump off XP yet, but it's going to get harder to stick with it, especially later next year. Mainstream support for XP ended April 14. This means Microsoft doesn't have to release any new features or make any design changes. Security fixes will be released as needed, but non-security hot fixes won't be released to the public.

Phone support is available if you're willing to pay and if you bought extended support from Microsoft (that deadline was July 14).

"So what? I don't call them anyway," a particularly anti-Microsoft IT director says. He should read the support terms closely, because there's more here than the end of free phone support. This is Microsoft's official way of saying it can leave XP alone if it wants, ending all feature updates and enhancements.

XP could start to get shortchanged on feature development as soon as Oct. 22, when Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are released. The new Windows Server 2008 R2 features--including DirectAccess, which provides simplified remote access; BranchCache, an automated file-caching option for remote offices; and an updated offline folder synchronization capability--will only work with Windows 7 clients. No XP or Vista updates are planned.

If Microsoft adds any features for XP, it would have to add them for Vista, too, and Microsoft is moving as fast as it can away from Vista. Windows 7's October ship date is three months earlier than the company's targeted January 2010 release date. Businesses can get it Sept. 1. Microsoft early? I have the same stunned reaction as when my 6-year-old cleans his room, and I find myself asking, "What's he hiding?"

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Firefox 3.5 Makes Browsing Better

Internet users are partying like it's the 90s, when the browser wars were roaring and Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) and Netscape were fighting to become the dominant window on the Web. These days, Microsoft Internet Explorer is in the lead -- just like then -- but we're also seeing an efflorescence of alternatives: Mozilla Firefox (which counts Netscape as an ancestor), Google Chrome, Apple Safari and Mobile Safari, and the venerable Opera. Into the fray comes a new version: Firefox 3.5. This build offers significant improvements, including upgraded Web technology, geolocation, privacy tools, and tab management. The browser also improves performance over previous versions.

Private Browsing

Firefox 3.5 implements private browsing, catching up with features already available in Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, and Opera. When you're in private browsing mode, the browser switches off logging your history, cookies, user names, and passwords.

Even in private browsing, your Web traffic isn't guaranteed private. If your network manager is tracking your browsing on the server, private browsing does nothing to block that. Also, the servers you visit may be keeping records of your visit, especially if you log on to access the server.

Firefox's implementation of private browsing has a different user interface than competing browsers. The chief difference: When you switch to private browsing, Firefox shuts down all your existing browser windows and tabs, leaving only the private browser window open. Other browsers leave existing windows and tabs open and open a new window for private browsing.

I like the way Firefox closes non-private windows when in private browsing; I'm less likely to accidentally enter private information in a non-private window. However, other people might find it time consuming to switch back to non-private browsing, especially if they have a lot of open tabs and windows that need to be reloaded. It's a matter of personal preference.

If you forget to switch to private browsing before you visit a site, Firefox 3.5 lets you erase your tracks -- just go to the history menu, open "show all history," find the page you want to hide, and click "forget about this site." That's handy for those of us who are paranoid and absent-minded ("My enemies are conspiring against me -- but I can't remember who.")

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Informative Websites For iPhone Users

As we all know, iPhone is in vogue at home and abroad for its advanced and incomparable features. With the advent of iPhone, a lot of affiliated-industries are coming into existence. There, we can notice that iPhone-related websites are as popular as iPhone. Through them, we can get the latest iPhone news and share our opinions as well as communicate with other iPhone users. Here I picked out several prominent websites for reader's reference. To tell you the truth, each of them are extremely helpful, your horizon will be broadened a lot after viewing these well-organized and informative websites.

1. Apple.com

This is iPhone's official website which garners every detailed information about Apple Inc's products including iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac OS, iPod Nano. From hardware to software, basic steps to thorny problems, Apple.com is just like a versatile expert provides users effective measures to deal with advanced iPhone. The information is comprehensive in content and easy to understand. It is indeed a good place for newbie to learn the overall information about his new iPhone.

But there are some cons in this site, it tells readers all things that is positive to Apple's products. So after viewing Apple.com, you will find that everything it described is very good, it makes you feels the devices it has are magic. But actually, they are not. They still have a lot of problems to be exposed.

2. MacRumors

From the name, we can have a guess about what this website do about iPhone. In earlier days, MacRumors is an aggregator of Mac-related rumors and reports around the Mac web. Later, it started to include everything about Apple's. Users can find support for many Apple-related issues, as well as talk to other Mac users about their encountered problems. Their tagline is "News and Rumors You Care About."In this site, you can find some news both positive and negative. Furthermore, everyone can express his idea and experience freely and openly.

In my humble opinion, there is only one disadvantage in Macrumors. That is some news are created without any evident. It is easy to confuse readers with those false information.

3. AppleInsider

AppleInsider is a semi-renowned news and rumor website which focuses on Apple Inc. It includes a forum for discussion of news stories and other community news. The most impressive thing is the content in Appleinsider is very rounded and new. The update is also very quick. People can exchange thoughts in its forum part.

AppleInsider is less popular than other big websites. The style is a little simple.

4. iPhonemofo.net

This is a little new blogsite which is only oriented to iPhone. If Appleinsider is a semi-renowned website, then iPhonemofo may be the quarter-renowned one. It categorizes the content into different sections including Accessories, Apps, Games, Shop, Top Stories, Tips and Tricks, videos. It is very convenient for readers to look for the exact information he wants. I especially like the Video section. The interesting and magical videos are very spellbinding. It is a visual feast for iPhone fans in Videos section at iPhonemofo.

This websites is not influential and the update is not done in time.

Still, there are other websites related to iPhone. For instance, The iPhone Blog, The iPhone Alley, Engadget, and the like. They are also excellent in providing information and exchanging ideas. All of them have their own special characteristics to attract readers.

It is amazing to surf those webs from which you can timely master the new dynamics in iPhone walks, know how to make app by yourself and make the most of your iPhone by following their tips. Moreover, your problems can be solved by many professional and amateur iPhone users. I highly appreciate those websites' contribution to readers and strongly recommend readers to find valuable things in these websites.

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The SIM card and My Curiosity's Satisfaction

Have you ever thought what’s the deal with that golden-colored plate, inserted to your mobile phone? I did, so I looked for the information and now I can share with you what I found out.

When I was a little girl, I was always interested to know what is inside of the different devices and tools my dad was keeping in his garage. I wanted to know what he stores in his different sizes boxes, what is in his furniture. My dad used to spend a lot of time in his garage, the thing which often made my mom be mad at him.

Being a kid, I was thinking: “As my dad, an adult, is interested to spend so much time with his spare parts for his cars, for the radio and for his tools, there is something interesting about them, my mom doesn’t know about”.

So, whenever I had a chance, I was spending my time alone in my father’s garage, trying to find out his secret. I wasn’t able to understand what was keeping him there, but I got curious and interested to get to know about all the staff, which was kept in garage.

My curiosity had so much place to get satisfaction. Sometimes this curiosity led me to disclose the radio, my father was listening to all the time, being in the garage. For sure, I even tried to repair it several times until it stopped working. Even now my father has in his garage 5 broken radios , which I tried to repair!

This curiosity is still with me and I am glad for that. For sure, it affected my computer, as when I purchased it I didn’t have any knowledge in hardware and software. I didn’t even know the difference between them. But I wanted to know what computer is. This made me try different programs, go to different setups and learn to manage them. There were several times, when my good friends had to come and repair my computer, but the good news is that I learned so many new things!

Guess what is my next curiosity technical obsession? I can tell you. This is my mobile phone. In my country I had to buy a phone and the number for it separately. I was curious to understand how they get connected. And I got to know that there is a golden-colored plate, which should be inserted in the mobile phone, which contains my number. Looking carefully on that plate, I didn’t find out anything. So, I gave up for a while with the only understanding that that plate is called SIM card.

For a not long time ago I started to work for a company which provides different software, including the mobile phones software. There again I heard about this golden colored plate. Studying this company‘s products, I found out that this plate contains a chip, which has information stored on it. I saw this chip inserted on smart cards and tokens, they provide software for too.

First I found out that my card’s memory is partially filled with the wireless connection provider’s information and that there is a free space available for the data about my contacts, I can add and manage. Provider inserted my phone number on the card, its name and other data, which can not be deleted or replaced by myself. The other part of the memory can be used for data storage, like my phone numbers or SMSs. Some of the information, which I may insert, can be stored on this card, another one - on the phone’s memory.

Now I wanted to get access to my personal data on the card. I was thinking for a longer time about the opportunity to do it with the card management software on my computer, which could help me easily make order in my phone entries (like editing some numbers, deleting other and adding new once).

The company I work for provided me with the opportunity to test a easy-to-use software, called Dekart SIM Manager. This software helped me easily get inside my SIM card. You can imagine how happy I was that I finally was getting a chance to access my phone data by using personal computer instead of phone’s keypad! I was anticipating my long time wish accomplishment. It was so exciting!

Thanks to Dekart SIM Manager I got to know that my card has protection tools, like PIN codes. I heard of them and was always confuse about using them. Now with this friendly designed software I was able easily to manage these codes too.

One new thing I was able to find out from the developer of this software, is that it also supports the Universal SIM cards found in third-generation generation mobile wireless systems, as well as different types of GSM SIM cards, containing more than 250 phonebook entries.

My needs as an individual user were totally satisfied by this software’s opportunities to manage my contacts and codes. I think it may be for real use for GSM operators, requiring such special features as possibility to view SIM serial number, PIN1 state, technical data of the phonebook, its memory size and the number of free entries.

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How DATA is LOST

Over 95% of the people and businesses that I speak with have experienced data loss. However the sad fact is that the majority of businesses are woefully unprepared and do not understand the serious risk of data loss.
Do you have a disaster recovery plan?

The data that you store on your computer can be lost in many ways. Many people are not aware of the various ways that their data can be placed in jeopardy.

First, there are the obvious ways:

Physical damage to the computer, such as fire or water damage, is one surefire way to lose all the data on your computer. Although insurance may cover the physical damage to your machine(s), and you may be able to replace the actual hardware, no insurance policy can resurrect your data.

Another common way that individuals lose the data they have worked so hard to build up is THEFT. Much like damage done to your computer via various natural disasters, insurance may cover the physical hardware, but no policy will be able to save the information stored on your hard drive and other physical media.

Without some form of backup solution, your data is at risk every day.

There are many other things that can happen that can cause partial or full data loss. Other common occurrences are:

Data corruption (failed CRC or MD5 checks),

Hard drive failure (the older a hard disk gets the closer you are getting to the MTBF, or “mean time between failure” that every disk is rated for at the factory),

OS failure (it is not uncommon for a machine to fail to reboot after having critical system files replaced, such as during the application of a Windows Service Pack or driver update).

Human error – simply accidentally deleting a file or directory happens more often than you would think. Not to mention the “not so accidental” deletion by a disgruntled employee.

Viruses and worms – even though protection for these digital pests is readily available and in general use, loss of data associated with them is still widespread.

These are just a few of the pitfalls that can plague the computer that has not had backups done in a timely manner.

Right about now, you may be asking yourself: “What can I do?” Actually, there is one simple solution to all your data integrity needs: offsite data backup.

Unlike backups you may be used to doing with tape drives or other removable media, offsite data backup provides a much more transparent, easy to use solution, as well as having the added security of storing your files in a secure location that is guaranteed to keep them safe (remember, if your office building catches fire, not only does your workstation lose it’s data, but your tape backups will most likely be destroyed as well, barring the use of expensive fireproof storage.

Offsite data backup is easy to set up and protects your data in the most secure, economical way possible. If you are considering implementing a data backup for your company or personal computers do yourself a favor and consider using an offsite secure backup service. This is the simplest and most effective form of disaster recovery.

Your DATA is your LIFE. Protect it.

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Adware, Spyware and Monitoring Software-–What's What?

Everybody seems to have heard about spyware now. Media
publish loads of surveys, "how to"s, and horror stories
about the victims. Readers are supposed to know exactly what
terms like "spyware", "adware", "malware" mean. Alas, their
meanings may vary from article to article, from author to
author-- some of them still use these terms interchangeably.
It is not correct. Being an employee of an anti-spyware
developing company, I guess I know this matter well enough
to point that out.

The spyware problem is much broader and more complex than we
think it to be; it isn't all about unwanted advertising,
pop-ups, etc., etc. It isn't all about privacy, either.
Adware by no means equals spyware. One needn't be a genius
to suspect it. Adware is more annoying than really dangerous
-- though it slows down PCs and drives people crazy.
Programs used for targeted advertising, such as adware or
cookies, make only a tiny part of existing programs which
are usually called spyware, and the purposes they are used
for are the most innocuous, I should say.

In my opinion, these programs should better be called
"trackware" or something like that -- they keep track of PC
users' activities (to target advertising better) but not
actually spy. You disagree? Well, your browsing habits,
things you buy online--all this stuff certainly is your
private business. If somebody else uses this info to bombard
you with ads, you get angry. You are quite right. One more
question: what private info you value more--your browsing
habits or your credit card number?

Social security numbers, credit card numbers, your bank
accounts, passwords, another valuable (in the direct sense)
data--can easily be stolen by means of software programs
specially created for stealing data. That's what I usually
mean when talking about "spyware." These programs spy--they
log every your keystroke or mouse click, make screenshots,
compile a neat log-file and send it to the person who
installed the program (as a rule, remotely) on your PC.

Compared with keyloggers, adware seems pretty innocent, doesn't it? Even hijacking a browser looks like petty offence. To
visualize difference between adware stuff and keylogging
spyware just compare a juvenile delinquent and, say, a
terrorist.

In view of that, software products which make possible
unwanted advertising are rather distant relatives of real
spyware. Cousins, so to speak. Second cousins twice removed,
to be more precise. What about brothers and sisters?

Spyware has very much in common with monitoring software --
legitimate software products widely used for parental
control, workplace surveillance, Internet access control,
etc. They pretty often are based on the same technology.
They are so similar, that a spy program can sometimes be
used for monitoring purposes, and vice versa. So, what is
the difference, if there is any?

There is a vague line between monitoring products and spy
products -- this is the line between security management and
security violation. However, there are two specific program
functions that are typical to spy programs.

First, it is possible to carry out preliminary configuration
of the monitoring module (it is usually called client, agent
etc.), getting a compiled executable file as a result. This
file, when installed, doesn't display any messages or create
windows on the screen. It "hides itself" and "shows no signs
of life". It is impossible to notice whether the particular
PC is being secretly monitored or not. Of course, the user
is not aware of being spied -- until the consequences show
up.

Second, spy software always has built-in means of remote
installation; as a rule, the pre-configured module (agent)
is installed into the target PC remotely. Then the files
with obtained information are sent via local network or
emailed to the person who installed the spy program.

Last, but not least-- spyware is always used illicitly and
behind the user's back-- here monitoring is performed by a
person who has no right for it. Unlike spyware, legally used
monitoring programs are almost never used secretly. Though
in many states your boss doesn't break any law when he
installs monitoring devices or software without your consent
and never tells you about it, it happens not very often. As
a rule, people at work are aware of being under
surveillance. Managers are very likely to tell a new
employee that there are things that he or she had better not
do -- because there are means of finding that out. Kids know
what websites they had better not visit--for the same
reason.
Remove these functions -- and you will get a monitoring
program instead of spyware. If it is impossible to
pre-configure the monitoring module and install it remotely;
if you should have administrator privilege to install the
program, it is monitoring software, not spyware.

Though the basic principle is often the same, purposes
differ greatly. Monitoring software is most frequently used
in large and middle-sized companies to ensure information
security and local network accountability. At home more and
more parents install it as a "life jacket" for their
web-surfing kids. You probably use such a program already,
or going to. Use it, but remember about the illegitimate
relative of so useful and absolutely legal monitoring
program installed on your own PC.

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Have You Ever Wondered About Cookies?

Do you remember the first time you was offered a cookie
from a web site? If you were new to the Internet it was a
surprise. A web site wanted to put a cookie on your
computer.

Maybe your first thoughts were, “What’s a cookie? Should I
accept it or reject it?"

Some sites never asked to give you a cookie... Other sites
required your acceptance of cookies to get information, to
read articles or look through their products or get their free
downloads.

According to Netscape, "Cookies are a general mechanism
which server side connections (such as CGI scripts) can
use to both store and retrieve information on the client side
of the connection."

Most cookies are set once and then go away when you turn
off your browser. The other type of cookie, the persistent
cookie, is set and remains on your hard drive until either
your space for cookies is full or the time stamp on it expires.

A site has access to any information you provide (including
information like your IP address, browser type, and the page
that referred you to their site, as well as forms you fill out)
without using any cookies at all. So, it's more important to
know the privacy policies of a site than to worry about
whether they use cookies.

Cookies are small pieces of information gathered from you
and/or your computer by a web server and stored in your
computer, ready for future access by the server or web site.
Cookies are embedded in the HTML information flowing
back and forth between your computer and the web sites
and servers.

What’s The Purpose of Cookies? They allow user side
customization of web information. For example, cookies are
used to personalize web sites. They allow you to participate
in surveys, contests... And, making sure you participate only
once... And to store shopping lists of items you have
selected while browsing through a list of products or a
virtual shopping mall.

Some sites require YOU accept cookies to access their
information, tips or articles from their web site. Cookies
make use of specific information you prefer. That specific
information is transmitted by your web server into your
computer cookie file so the information is available for later
access by itself and other servers.

In most cases, not only does the storage of personal
information into your cookie file go unnoticed, so does
access to it. Web servers automatically gain access to
relevant cookies whenever you establish a connection to
them.

Cookies are based on a two-stage process. First, the
cookie is stored in your computer sometimes without your
consent or knowledge. But... On Netscape browsers you
can go to preferences, set your browser to alert you before
accepting a cookie. On Internet Explorer follow the
Tools/Internet Options/Security menu to set cookie
preferences. It's your choice.

For example... Some web pages are customizable so you
can select categories of interest to you from the web page.
The web server then creates a cookie that is a string of text
containing your preferences, and puts this small cookie text
file in your computer.

If your web browser is set to receive cookies... the cookie
text is stored on your computer in a file called a cookie file.
This happens without your consent unless your have set
your browser to notify you before accepting a cookie and
before it is stored on your computer.

Would you like to see your cookie file?

On a Macintosh you can do a find for 'magiccookie' on your
hard drive...

On a PC do a find for 'cookies.txt' on your hard drive.

Each cookie file is a small text file. After you find the file you
can open it by double clicking it. Looking at the files doesn’t
tell you much unless you get deeper into writing and setting
cookies.

Remember... a site only knows what information you’ve
entered and your browser type and ISP. Cookies are neither
good nor bad, they can provide convenience for you and do
serve useful functions on the web.

You CAN delete the entire cookies file on your computer if
cookies concern you. Just find the file and delete it. Then set
your browser preferences to NOT accept cookies.

"I’ve always accepted cookies and have noticed no bad
effects. So my personal preference is to continue accepting
them,"... Now It’s Your Choice!

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10 Secrets to a Healthy Computer and a Happier You

There comes a time in a person’s life where no matter how much you fight it time takes its toll and we begin to slow down in how we perform our daily activities. However, in order to extend our youthful glow and energy levels it is important to eat right, exercise, and keep a positive outlook on life.

Now you may ask what has any of that got to do with “Secrets To A Healthy Computer?”

Well, in a way we’re all just like a computer. If you neglect to take care of yourself you soon will cease to function properly and the many tasks that once were easy to do now take twice as long to accomplish and often require you to rest or “reboot” after a malfunction.

I can’t tell you what foods to eat or what exercises to perform because I am not a nutritionist. Although, with my experiences in the personal computer field I can share with you some tips of how to keep that rectangle box of circuitry that sits within sights range functioning at maximum performance as long as time will allow.

Some important steps to follow are….

Make certain that your computer is located in a well ventilated area and that all air vents are unobstructed to prevent overheating and premature failure to any internal components.

Clean out the dust build-up at least every 6 months from the inside of the computer case including case vents, power supply vents, and all visible circuitry with a few cans of compressed air that can be purchased from any major computer store or electronics outlet. This will help reduce the chances of overheating and circuitry damage.

Before cleaning just be certain to always unplug the computer from the wall outlet and never physically contact the circuitry inside the computer case to prevent damage.

Be prepared for an unsuspected failure by always making backups of any important data that you do not and can not afford to lose.

I personally keep updated backups of my website and even store the disks at a remote location away from my every day use computers just in case a disaster were to occur and my main computers were destroyed resulting in the need for those lost files.

Purchase and install a well known anti-virus program that can be regularly updated with the latest virus definitions and ran during boot-up to help protect your computer from being the victim of an unwanted infestation.

Every few months or so run your computer’s “Scandisk” program followed by the “Defragmenter” program to maximize the efficiency of your hard drive.

If you are not certain of how to use these utilities and being that the steps to execute these programs varies slightly from one operating system to the other it would be easiest to simply use the “Help” option that can be found by clicking on the START button found on your computers desktop.

The START menu will open up a drop-down-box that should display the “Help” option. By going here you can enter the keywords that deal with the answers to the subject you are searching for.

Run your computers “Disk Cleanup” utility every other week or so. If set the “Disk Cleanup” utility will automatically empty the recycling bin and recover some wasted disk space by removing the internet temporary files that seem to always accumulate.

Again, use the “Help” option if you are uncertain of how to perform this task.

Never smoke near a computer because the cooling fans will pull the smoke into the case where it can coat the inside parts of the computer with a residue which in turn can damage sensitive components.

Place the computer case in an area where it will not be accidentally kicked or bumped to prevent the loosening of cables and damage to internal parts.

Invest in a high quality surge protector to provide your computer and monitor against voltage spikes or “surges” that can dramatically shorten the life of your system. Just like most items in a store, “You get what you pay for”. So don’t skimp out on this important device!

Its also not a bad idea to invest in a surge protector that includes what is called a “Data Line Protector” which allows you to connect your telephone lines to and serves the same purpose for the telephone line to your modem just like the surge protector does for the electrical household current lines.

Finally, if you plan on being away from home for more that a few days at a time or if there is a thunderstorm brewing in your area it is a very wise decision to always unplug all electrical lines and modem telephone lines from your system. Even with a surge protector installed it is possible that such a large voltage spike such as one caused by a lightening strike could prove fatal to any computer system.

If you follow these simple steps the outcome is a healthy computer that will stay by your side and treat you well which also results in a happier you.

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Bing gaining on Google and Yahoo

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Microsoft's new search engine, Bing, has been up and running for just a month, but it has already begun making waves in the lucrative search market.

Bing gained 0.4 percentage points of market share to 8.4% in June, according to a report released Wednesday by online data tracker comScore to analysts. Rival Google (GOOG, Fortune 500) remained at 65%, and second-place Yahoo (YHOO, Fortune 500) fell to 19.6%, down from 20.1% in May.

June marked the first month since January in which Google did not gain market share.

Microsoft's search market share had been slipping for more than two years. At the same time, the company has struggled to make its online advertising unit profitable. The June results represent the biggest monthly jump in Microsoft's market share since June 2008, and it is the biggest share of the market the company has held since January.

It also brought Microsoft's share as close to Yahoo's as it has ever been, according to comScore data that goes back to January 2007.

That's significant, because comScore estimates that every percentage point of market share equals a swing of $100 million of revenue.

Bing's staying power. Microsoft (MSFT, Fortune 500) reported Monday that it has seen an 8% rise in unique visitors to Bing since the search site replaced its predecessor, Live Search, on June 3.

But experts are skeptical about how long Microsoft's boost can last.

"Microsoft's gain is a function of its $150 million PR effort," said Sandeep Aggarwal, senior Internet research analyst with Collins Stewart. "Since it was highly publicized, Microsoft has created a new buzz, and users came to the site out of curiosity."

"All of those things suggest more of a temporary gain," Aggarwal added. "If Bing can be where it was at the start of the year at the end of the year, that would be a success for Microsoft."

Others think it's too early to tell whether Bing will be able to grow over time.

"The June move wasn't material enough to make any definitive statements as to whether Bing is a search market share game changer," wrote Citigroup analyst Mark Mahaney in a client note. "We continue to view Bing as a very solid product, but one facing a very large uphill battle."

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How to Protect a PC From Viruses

A Computer Virus is anything that replicates and duplicates itself on a hard disk drive when you do not wish for it to do so. These viruses can actively break into your system by hiding itself in a file that you open. Once a computer virus is running, it can infect other programs and documents as well. Hence, there is a need to keep a check on these viruses.

If you are looking for some really helpful tips that can save your PC against these viruses, then given below are some of the best tips that might really help you out:

1. First of all, install an Anti-Virus Software. It is a must for all the systems; it protects your systems against a number of Viruses that can harm your important data and information. A number of Anti-Virus Software are available in the market, some of them are: AVG Anti -Virus, Avast Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

2. Properly scan the attachments that you have received in an e-mail, and then only open them. They may contain infected files.

3. Always try and avoid programs and files from unknown sources including the Internet. If you follow this step, you may eliminate the risk of a number of traditional viruses.

4. Do not unnecessarily click on pop-up ads, unfamiliar emails and file attachments.

5. Scan your system regularly. Do it twice a week, in order to ensure proper safeguard against the viruses. If you don't feel secure about any file, scan it properly. Also scan USB flash drives and compact disks.

6. Visit Microsoft Update regularly and turn on automatic updating. Also use an Internet Firewall.

7. Always avoid P2P sharing software, these kinds of software are quite useful for movies and songs, and you might even end up downloading a song that has a keystroke logger attached to it.

8. Use complex and typical passwords to login, this would make it very difficult for a hacker to get into your computer and infect its operating system.

9. Keep in mind to secure your wireless network. At least set a basic security that requires a password, so that no one is able to connect your home network and access everything.

10. Always install trusted software. Always make sure that you download software from recognized sites only.

These are some of the tips that can really help you secure your PC, against the deadly viruses.

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The Elements of an Operating System

This article is aimed at giving you an overview of the various elements which make up an operating system. Now as you are probably aware, an Operating System, whether it be Windows, Linux Or Mac, serves the purpose of giving us, the human user, a means to interact with the computer in a meaningful way.

Imagine, if you can, that an operating system is broken down into five layers. in the following list I'll start at the bottom most layer and work my way up to the very top.

Layer 1: The Kernel.

The kernel is the heart of the operating system. Amongst it's responsibilities are ensuring that each running process is given a fair amount of time to execute while a controlling the amount of resources each process can use.

Layer 2: Memory Management.

The name of this layer gives you a good idea what it is all about. It is the responsibility of this layer to share your computers physical memory among the processes which want to use it. It also has to manage such situations where there may not be enough physical memory to share out.

Layer 3: Input/Output.

On this layer all the physical communication between your computers hardware, such as disk drives, keyboards, mouses, screens and so on, takes place.

Layer 4: File Management.

Again the name of this layer may give you a clue as to what it does. It is the job of this layer to control how the files on your computers hard drive are stored and accessed by any application seeking to use them.

Layer 5: The User Interface.

The last element, or layer as we have been calling them, of an operating system is the User Interface. This layer is probably the easiest of all to understand since it is the first thing you see when your operating system has logged you in. It is the job of this layer to provide a means for the user to actually interact with the rest of the layers and as such the system as a whole.

Keep in mind there are two different types of User interfaces. The first one is probably the one you are most familiar with, the graphical user interface, which is where you see windows and icons for each of your files and so on.

The second is a command line interface, or text based interface where a user would interact with the system using text based commands.

Well that is it for this article, if your an experienced IT pro or tech guru, before you go placing comments that I've skimmed on certain details please keep in mind that i have deliberately kept this article simple so the people new to computing in general fin dit easier to understand. With that said I hope you enjoyed this article.

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Spyware XP Guard - Remove This Fake Antivirus Tool

Spyware XP Guard is a fake antivirus removal tool. It was created by hackers who want your money and don't care about whether or not your system is infected.

The program will infect your computer through Trojans and unsafe websites. Once it has been installed, it will insert itself into your registry and start up every time you boot your computer. You will be harassed with popups and warning about spyware, and will urge you to run a scan and eventually purchase the full version of Spyware XP Guard. It's a scam, and if you DO buy the product, you will only put yourself at risk for further damage, including at worst, identity theft.

Do you have this Spyware on your computer? Telltale signs are: - A slower computer - New strange desktop icons or a new search page or home page - Bothersome popups or pop-unders

How to GET RID of Spyware XP Guard

If you would like to attempt to manually remove the spyware, then you will need to delete the system files: spywarexpguard.exe as well as both instances with the name of the virus in your Documents and Settings folder and Start Menu/Programs folder.

Remove the registry values containing the name spyware xp guard in the directory: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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Editing your registry and deleting possibly important system files is not recommended for beginners. If you would like to go with a safer route then I recommend you use a trusted, proven, AUTOMATIC solution.

Are you tired of worrying that your identity is risk? Sick of spyware and viruses? Then Remove Spyware XP Guard and stop the spyware madness that you're dealing with.

Bob Walker is a veteran IT consultant with over twenty years of experience in the industry. He's helped clean up the computers of everyone from fortune 500 organizations to individual users and families. His website is dedicated to anti-spyware and virus removal research, where he ranks the most efficient anti-spyware and anti-virus programs currently available.

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Find and Replace Text - Complete Information

Each of us needs to create, edit many documents daily as it is impossible to do so manually. That is why number of tools and utilities programs has been created to search the content, edit them or replace the contents.

While working with word documents or power point presentations or excel spreadsheets one usually deals with limited number of such files at a time. Most of the processing tools are enough for such kind of tasks like searching or editing within two three documents. One can easily search for a particular phrase, word and find them and perform the required operation. However, when one is working across multiple documents, such a task become very complex and most of the tools do not work properly.

Usually most of the people do not even know that such a software is available that can make searching hassle free. Most of us just keep on using the inbuilt search provided by the operating systems and never bother to download such utility applications which are available free on the internet. So it clear that if you have a large number of files on your hard disk and you don't want to end up waiting while searching a file then use such an utility and make your searching a fun. There are number of search and replace utilities that one can download from the Internet that can be used to make searching and replacing process faster. Moreover most of these applications are free to download. Other benefits of using such file management programs is that such programs let the user to organize the file systems and to even recover the damaged or corrupted files.

Such file search and management utility programs can do following tasks:

Searching of files by their size and replacing string with new string.

Searching files on basis of some keywords; that are part of file.

Advanced search options which makes search faster and accurate.

Supports all file formats such as .DOC, .PDF, .HTML, .RTF, .bmp etc.

Provide other features like copying, editing, deleting redundant files.

Recovering corrupted files.

Tracking deleted files and make log entries.

Advanced functions like file archiving, encryption, password protection.

Most of the operating system comes with a built-in search tool that can search the file on the hard disks but such tools works only if you give a precise right file name or know its actual location on the hard disk. Imagine some one has one lakh files on the hard disk then how he can remember their names or location and if such a user needs to search a file then it gets very irritating and time consuming. So only way left for such a user is to download free or paid software with advance searching capabilities like search by size, search by content and search by date of creation. Find and replace directory or document utilities are very handy for a variety of applications. Every one of us will need such a tool at some point of time when number of directories is too large and it is difficult to manage them with generic tools.

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Slow PC Performance - 5 Easy Way How to Clean Up Your Computer

Purchasing a computer is not the end and it is crucial to know how to clean up computer on the regular basis. An efficient maintenance is required in order to reap optimum results from it. This can be achieved only if you keep your system off the trash files and unwanted programs.

If any one of the enumerated situation arises, this means that there is a dire need to clean up computer

· If the system is running slower than normal

· If error windows pop up every now and then on the PC screen

· If Windows XP/Vista is showing symptoms of blue screen

· Your system freezes and gets locked

· Windows does not get shut down or takes too long for it

These symptoms may arise due to few of these reasons:

• Intrusion and attack of adwares, spywares, viruses, and hackers
• Errors in the registry due to adding/removing new programs on computer

Checklist for the steps that can prevent malwares/errors clawing your system's registry and clean up computer:

1. Free up the computer space: Try to delete those programs that consume a lot of space on the computer but are of no use to you. Windows Defrag Tool, RAMBooster can be used for optimizing computer storage.
2. Reduce the start up programs and increase processing time: Programs like Startup Manager and CodeStuff Starter can be used to control the programs that get loaded when computer starts. These programs cover the unwanted space on the RAM which diminishes the performance of the system.
3. Clean the computer fan: To perform this action, you need to open the computer tower and clean fan with a piece of cloth. Handy kits are also available in the market to serve this purpose.
4. Use Spyware program: Spyware removal will help freeing the disc space usurped by malwares.
5. Registry Cleaning: Most of the problem with computer nags you just because registry is all filled with errors, corrupt files, damaged files, and viruses. This tends to slow down the processing. It is mandatory that you keep registry cleaner installed on your system so as to keep threats at bay.

These few steps would be helpful to clean up computer effectively Apart from aforementioned ways, cookies and temp files should be deleted from the system, hard drive should be defragmented and recycle bin should be emptied every now and then.

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PC and Laptop Failure - 3 Common Faults

In this modern world the large numbers of people who use computers know that is has fast become a necessity in life and something that we come to rely on in our everyday life.

Whether it is for your work or pleasure, your pc is a highly important tool. If you have ever had problems with your computer you will know that it is a very frustrating experience and you realise just how dependent you have become.

Some of the most common reasons a Personal computer fails are listed below. Most can be fixed quickly by a certified professional.

1) Viruses

Viruses are one of the most common problems that you may encounter. There are many different types and they vary in seriousness. Malware, Spyware and Adware are some of the names given to viruses. They are designed to spy on your user habits, serve up ads or even steal your personal information. They can make your computer behave in strange ways such as running slowly or failing to load properly.

2) Hard Drive Failure

If you computer has been dropped or knocked then you risk damaging your hard drive. A hard drive is where all your programs, pictures and documents are stored. When damaged all your items could be lost and a new hard drive may be needed. You should back up all your documents on a regular basis to avoid disaster.

3) Fan Failure

If your computer is making strange noises and feel very hot then you could have a faulty fan. If your PC or laptop is under warranty then you should send it back for repair or ring a certified professional.

There are many more problems that can occur with laptops and Personal Computers. When things go wrong make sure you check that your repair man is a certified professional and is fully capable of doing the repair.

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Getting Started With Digital Forensics

The increasing number of computer crimes has caused losses in billion of dollars annually. Due to this unhealthy trend, digital forensics has emerged to be the fast growing career field. It is a technical job that provides great satisfaction of working in the criminal justice system without the danger of being a police officer. For those people who are in the midst of deciding their career path, computer forensics is an ideal career for their consideration.

To start involving yourself in this fascinating field, you will likely need a computer forensics degree or any degree related to computer science, criminal justice or engineering. Besides education, it is also a must for you to attend digital forensics training from accredited training institutes. You can either obtain computer forensics training program online or offline. To be a professional digital forensics, you need to make sure that you equip yourself with a broad range of knowledge which is related to computer storage devices, operating systems, software applications and programming languages.

While you are pursuing the program, it is suggested that you should consider an internship in any of the computer forensics company. Through internship, you are able to obtain real world knowledge in the real working environment. Besides, being an intern helps to open the door for you to enhance the technical and analytical skills which are typically a must for all computer forensics careers. At the same time, your resume will definitely look great when you have job experience in this particular line.

After you have obtained the formal education and training, then you are ready to decide which agency you would like to work in. There are many job opportunities in law enforcement, police and military, intelligence agencies, public listed corporations and even Federal Bureau of Investigation. Secure yourself a job and start investigating!

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How to Stop and Prevent DLL Errors

If you have DLL errors on your PC, it may be a wise idea to give your computer a quick registry scan to see whether a complication in your registry is to blame. Chances are, it will be. A 97% chance, in fact. Hardware and software can both cause DLL errors, but the majority of errors are caused by software failures. Installation and removal of certain programs can often initiate DLL errors. If you recently installed or uninstalled a software program, it may be a good idea to uninstall/re-install before doing anything else to see whether this rectifies the issue. You see, DLLs (Dynamic Link Libraries) are essentially files in themselves and can often become corrupt, invalid, or missing. When this occurs, that's when you receive an error message.

Re-installing a program with a corrupt DLL file may actually repair that file and solve the problem. In other cases, however, you need to try a little harder to remove the error. The sheer number of possibilities behind the cause of a DLL error means that you must take a broad approach to solving the issue, trying many different avenues in order to stop the error appearing.

What is certain, however, is you must find a solution to DLL errors as quickly as possible. Fail to do so and they can lead to hardware failure, blue screen errors, and fatal system crashes. One of the broadest, and often most successful approaches to solving a DLL error is to install and use a registry cleaner on your PC. Now, because you have to pay for this software, you need to be certain that it will solve your problem, right? Well, most registry cleaners offer a completely FREE initial scan of your registry.

This way you can get to see whether or not it has identified the DLL error before going ahead to purchase the software and remove the problematic DLL file. If the initial scan does not identify the DLL error, you don't have to pay a penny. Simply remove the free scan from your PC and look elsewhere for a solution. Nevertheless, it must be noted that a registry cleaner is commonly regarded as THE best and quickest solution for a DLL errors on your PC. With so many registry cleaners on the market, it can be hard to choose one that is right for your PC. Choose the right one and you can be enjoying a fully functional, error free PC in no time at all, choose the wrong one and you could be left searching for a solution to more than just a DLL error.

You see, some registry cleaners, thanks to their poor quality design, often cause more harm than good to your PC's registry, removing registry entries that do not need to be removed or are in fact vital to the proper operation of your computer. To help you avoid these poor quality registry cleaners and direct you towards the ones that will put a stop to your DLL errors on your PC, we performed rigorous tests on 10 of the most popular registry cleaners on the market; giving each a mark out of 5 stars according to repair skills, ease-of-use, and customer service.

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7 Things in Windows 7

If you follow computer operating system news, you might have noticed the conversations in some technical circles about Microsoft's next operating system called Windows 7. This new Windows version is due out in the fourth quarter of 2009 and it includes some interesting and useful features.

It appears that Windows 7 is going to be a good one. At least that is the early consensus from those in the hallowed halls of IT. Windows 7 RC1 (Release Candidate 1) is being put to the test and here are seven (imagine that) things that are liked about this new operating system:

1) Windows 7 Action Center

No, this is not a news desk on your local TV station. This is a centralized location from which management of user security, troubleshooting, and recovery issues can be performed. All of these features were included in prior versions of Microsoft Windows, but you had to go to separate places to get to them. Now, this application brings them all together under one roof. Brought over and expanded from Windows Vista, this is one improvement that is sure to please.

2) Windows 7 Problem Step Recorder

Have you ever had a problem with your computer that keeps on happening again and again? If you cannot connect remotely to a help desk or other source of support, you cannot accurately describe what is happening. Now, you can use the Problem Step Recorder (PSR) and record all of the screen pictures, keystrokes and mouse clicks and save them into an MHTML (web) document that allows you to send it as a zipped (compressed) file to those who can help you.

3) Windows 7 ISO burner

The term ISO is a name for an image (software capture) that is created for the purpose of distributing software to computers. Mainly used to create CD's, the ISO standard has been around for a while. But in the past, Windows versions did not have a utility that allowed you to burn this directly to a CD or DVD. Now you will find this useful applet included in the operating system right where it needed to be all along.

4) Windows 7 Credential Manager

Ever get tired of managing multiple user names and passwords? The new Credential Manager is better than Windows Vista's User Accounts applet. It allows for secure storage of passwords and credentials in the Windows Vault that gives you access to other computers, websites, email accounts, etc.

5) Windows 7 Text Tuning and Color Calibration

In your use of Windows, getting things to look right on your monitors can sometimes be a chore. What resolution do you use? What if you want to use a resolution that does not look right on the screen? Now you can adjust that with this Control Panel application. This is particularly helpful if you have more than one monitor, because you can adjust each separately. It actually lets you compare text and colors on your monitor and pick what looks best to you.

6) Windows 7 System Repair Disk

Different Windows versions have included some repair features in the past, but nothing like this. This feature provides a very user-friendly graphical interface that allows you to create a CD or DVD that is bootable and contains files that can help you fix problems with your Windows Installation. You can access system recovery options even if you don't have or can't find your original Windows installation disc.

7) Windows 7 Backup and Restore

In Windows XP System Restore was perfected. But backup remained limited in its features. In Windows 7, backup features have been greatly improved and combined with restore functions to allow for a better overall experience in these critical areas.

Windows 7 includes many other new and improved features over prior versions of this operating system, but these are 7 of the most commented-on by early adopters.

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Latest Technology on Computer

Do you know what is inside your computer? Maybe you peeked when the service technician was installing something for you. When you first open up the CPU and look inside, a computer is a very threatening machine. But once you know about the different parts that make up a complete computer it gets a lot easier. Today's computers consist of around eight main components; some of the advanced computers might have a few more components. What are these eight main components and what are they used for? We will start with beginner level details to get you started.

First is the Power Supply. The power supply is used to provide electricity to all of the components in your computer. It is usually a rectangular box and is usually positioned in one of the corners of the computer. To find it for sure, look to see where the power cable plugs into the back of the computer and you have found the power supply. Most power supplies today are calculated in wattage and come in 50 watt increments (500 watt, 550, 600, etc

Second is the Motherboard. All of the components are connected into the motherboard; it doesn't mean that it is the brain of the computer. Yes it holds the brain and helps it act together with all the other components of the machine.

The third and a very important component of a computer is the CPU (Central Processing Unit), Known as the brain of the computer and nothing is going to happen without it. All major calculation performed by a computer are carried out inside its CPU. It is also responsible for activating and controlling the operations of other units of the system. The faster the CPU can do these calculations and give the correct answers, the faster the computer runs for the user. CPUs are now measured in gigahertz (Ghz) and they are at present up to our 3.8GHz or faster

A fourth component is the RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM is used as momentary working storage for the computer. We have different types of RAM memory with different speed, but it should match with your motherboard so that it can work properly. The more RAM you have in your computer, the better your computer will work.

The fifth component is the Hard drive. This is where you can store everything. Our material on the hard drive includes the operating system (Windows XP, etc), games, and different types of software, etc. over the year the capacity of the hard drive is continuously improving and in the interval of few years its capacity have gone from around 20MB to over 500GB and more. So you can store a lot more information on your computer such as games, pictures, videos, applications, and more.

Sixth component is Cooling fans. Often most computers come with one cooling fan or it might have several. Its help to cool down the heat generated by others components, Such as power supply, the CPU, and some high-end video cards. The work of all of your cooling fans is to get this heat out of the case so that nothing overheats and breaks. While most of the noise you hear coming from a computer can be credited to the cooling fans, remember to be tolerant. The cooling fan is your friend!

Our Seventh and final component is the mixture of several different devices. These are the Cd-rom, DVD drives, floppy Drive and Backup devices such as external hard drive.

Latest compute processor

Latest computer processor provides high speed processing, great performance, effortless multitasking and a dramatic increase in your productivity. Get the most out of it with a new PC. Today's desktops and notebooks offer greater performance, quality and reliability than ever before. These computers have 2X faster performance, less waiting, sleek designs and keep you productive, entertained and informed. New technology gives you the performance you need in the design you desire. Lets take a look on Next Generation processor.

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Dual-Core processor

Core™2 Duo Processor

Quad-Core processor

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